Dr Joshua Lee Blanton, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Morganton, NC

Dr Joshua Lee Blanton, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Morganton, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Morganton Eye Physicians Pa and his current practice location is 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 433-1000.

Dr Joshua Lee Blanton is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2219) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1801199013.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Lee Blanton, OD
335 E Parker Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655-5112
(828) 433-1000
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Lee Blanton
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joshua Lee Blanton graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801199013
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/10/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799955340
  • Enrollment ID: I20110908002361

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Lee Blanton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801199013NPI-NPPES
16363OtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NORTH CAROLINA
5918106MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2219 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Morganton Eye Physicians Pa781088281823

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joshua Lee Blanton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMorganton Eye Physicians Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588678817
PECOS PAC ID: 7810882818
Enrollment ID: O20040301000467

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joshua Lee Blanton is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joshua Lee Blanton, OD
335 E Parker Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655-5112

Ph: (828) 433-1000
Dr Joshua Lee Blanton, OD
335 E Parker Rd,
Morganton, NC 28655-5112

Ph: (828) 433-1000

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Eye Care Specialities
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 149 W Parker Rd Ste B, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-437-2950    Fax: 828-433-8463

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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